Miami Grove Revisited

Volume XXXI Issue 2 February 2005

Looking for a Council update? Cable 4 broadcasts the most recent Miami Grove revisited Terrace Park Village Council meetings throughout the month at the following times: Monday at 5:30 p.m., Thursday at 10:30 p.m., and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. The Village Views’ Council coverage will re- A look at what our nature preserve used to be sume next month.

By Susan Abernethy Frank Miami Grove Revisited, a program to turn back the clock and see the riverside lifestyle of what is currently the Terrace Park Nature Pre- serve, will be presented by the Ter- race Park Historical Society on Sun- day, March 6 at 4 p.m. in the Com- munity Building. Those living in the village, particularly from the ’20s to the ’50s will recall the cottages, families, notorious café and lifestyle of the “Grove.” A February 14, 1965 article in the Cincinnati Enquirer read as follows: “Back in the ’20s, the Terrace Park setting shown in these pictures (original article had several Miami Grove photos) was a lovely summer Situated close to the bend on Elm near the entrance to what is now resort. Now the 35 or so cottages the Nature Preserve, Earl’s Café was a thriving dance hall when of Miami Grove, on the Little Miami Miami Grove was a summer retreat for people that lived in the city. River, are in shambles, torn by ne- This photo was taken during a flood and only the roof of the build- glect and weather and pushed ing was visible. about by flood water. “‘It was a beautiful area before the depression,’ Terrace Park Mayor Carl Lindell recalled. ‘There were well-maintained camps used in the summer by Cincinnati area busi- nessmen.’ Long-time Terrace Park residents remember a huge dance hall where well-known bands enter- tained resort-goers.’ ” (See accom- panying photo) After the depression, many of Photo: Sherry Holcomb the cottages were abandoned. This is what renewal looks like in an urban forestry management Eventually they were rented for the program. Terrace Park retains a Certified Arborist, Randy Haller, who summer as temporary quarters to looks after the health and well being of our street trees (all trees low-income families, but when the located on the village right-of-way.) About 20 trees were marked for winter came many refused to leave. removal this year due to structural weakness. The hazardous trees Former resident Paul Scott, born in were cut down by Chief Beaver tree service which used a crane to the early ’30s, said,” It was our minimize the mess and avoid potential yard damage from falling home. We grew up there, went to After the devastating flood of 1957, cabins in Miami Grove (now the Nature Preserve) were deserted. trunks. Remaining stumps will be ground up in the spring and the school at Terrace Park, and stayed ground will be seeded. “The removal sites are the first places I look until the last flood of the ’50s made treacherous road. edge of the hill at the bottom of Val- to plant replacements in the fall,” Haller said. the living conditions impossible.” A few months later the floods ley View Lane. It was like one huge Paul’s younger brother, Bobbie, came, as they did every spring, and lake and all you could see were a said, “We had a trout line across the the Red Cross came to the Grove, few roof tops of the cottages. Miami River. That was often dinner. some in rowboats, to rescue the The 64 acres of Miami Grove Don’t know much about We also used to love to run through residents and take them to the was eventually purchased by the vil- the corn fields and woods.” Community House. They stayed lage. The history and stories are fas- Terrace Park? Unfortunately, the social there until the waters receded and cinating. Former residents Max stigma of the Terrace Park children then went back to try to salvage and Wiseman, Bobbie Scott and others By Sherry Holcomb and the “Grovers” was a delicate repair their homes. However, after will talk about their life and adven- The following is a random col- cus. She was 120 years old when situation for the teachers to handle. the ’57 flood, the condition was so tures in Miami Grove. Come to the lection of trivia about our village. It she died in 1932. School was can- There was a time when the village bad that most could not return to March 6 program to learn more and is a mix of modern day and histori- celled so that children could attend neglected to make the much their homes. The cottages were to see interesting photos, articles cal information designed to make the beloved elephant’s funeral. The needed road repairs to the Grove eventually condemned. Only flood and displays from life in Miami you stop and think about this place Cincinnati Enquirer and the Cincin- because of the bad reputation of waters and adventuresome kids vis- Grove. we call home. Much of the histori- nati Post published her obituary. Earl’s Café situated in the heart of ited the area and they didn’t stay Refreshments and social hour cal information was gathered from Though there may be others, the Grove. Several Grove residents long. The flood waters filled the will follow. The program is free and the text of the book “A Place Called one legendary human resident lived signed a letter to Council to com- Lindell property and came to the open to the public. Terrace Park” by Ellis Rawnsley. to be 100 years old Ð Rachel Corey. plain about the condition of Ford Rachel and her husband George Road (leading to Miami Grove). How did Terrace Park get its came to Terrace Park in 1877 and The complaints were that the start? thirteen years later they built a Bap- “doctors…milkman, bakers, laundry Boy Scout Mulch Sale The pioneers and the tist church here. Today the church and salesmen do not like to come Terrace Park Boy Scout’s Annual Fundraiser Shawnee Indians fought each other is our community building on Elm. down to the Grove because of the Troop 286 will begin taking orders on February 5. for it. Abraham Covalt, a Revolution- She died at home one day after condition of the road...The Red ary War captain, took two flatboats turning 100. A scout will contact you at your home. Cross complains because they jammed with 45 people; 200 head have to take some of the families to Delivery date March 11 and 12 of cattle, swine and sheep; and What about all these trees? the clinic and they do not feel safe.... WE BRING THE MULCH TO YOU! seven horses from Pittsburgh to the The village has 2,875 trees in School children have to walk or ride If we haven’t contacted you by February 25 mouth of the Little Miami River. In its inventory. These “street trees” are bikes and have shoes all dirty which Call Dennis Kokoruda at 831-8736 January of 1789 the boats landed all located in the village right-of-way. the teachers do not like… About 30 [email protected] at what is now Terrace Park. They The most prevalent species is the families have cars and have to use established a fort known as Covalt’s Red Maple at 23 percent, however the road every day... Pot holes are Get the best mulch available and help our neighborhood Station near the site of what is now 92 distinct species are represented. some 16 inches deep.” scouts! St. Thomas Church. Since 1985 Terrace Park has been In January of 1957, Earl recognized for its forestry manage- Runyon’s Café was destroyed by Who was our oldest known resi- ment program with the Tree City fire despite the “valiant effort” of the dent? USA award from the Ohio Depart- Terrace Park Volunteers at 5 a.m. The deadline for the March issue of the Winning for pure longevity is ment of Natural Resources. in near zero weather and several Village Views is Friday March 11th Tillie the elephant who lived in Ter- inches of snow and to get down a race Park as part of Robinson’s cir- continued on page _ Letters to the Editor REAL ESTATE SALES FOR 2004 To the editor: Village Views welcomes reader 216 Amherst Avenue $221,000 I want to express my appreciation to Jay Gohman, Village Council, mail. Signed letters to the edi- 307 Amherst Avenue $518,000 and especially to Terry Howe for his leadership in getting the speed humps tor must be received by 9 p.m. 2 Circus Place $345,000 installed on Park and Western Avenues. While I know that it feels like a on Friday, March 11th. Please 2 Denison Lane $400,500 limit length to 350 words. Let- nuisance to many residents, I want to share my family’s personal experi- 4 Denison Lane $532,800 ters over 350 words will be pub- ence to lend understanding as to why it was critical to take action. Over 8 Denison Lane $625,000 lished as submitted subject to the past five years, the following incidents have occurred on Park Av- 823 Douglas Avenue $571,000 enue that have affected my family personally. space availability. All signed let- 440 Elm Avenue $661,500 ● My son, a kindergartener at the time, was almost struck by a ters will be printed as submit- 2 Elm Ledge $670,000 car while on the sidewalk at the bend on Park Avenue. This car could not ted; however, minor editing for make the sharp turn, and went off the road and up onto the sidewalk. grammatical and typographical 713 Franklin Avenue $519,000 ● A speeding van hit a small tree close to the side of the road on errors may be necessary. Con- 732 Franklin Avenue $320,000 Park Avenue and rolled into the neighbor’s yard two doors down. tent will not be edited. Any 735 Franklin Avenue $440,000 ● A car ran over a heavy metal rake in our yard where my hus- questions should be directed to 313 Harvard Avenue (lot) $310,000 the editor. See below. band had been working 5 minutes earlier, mangled it, and sent it flying 315 Harvard Avenue $400,000 over the fence and into the neighbor’s yard near their play structure. For- 725 Indian Hill Road $288,000 tunately, no one was in the path of the car or the rake. 739 Indian Hill Road $226,500 ● A school bus was hit at the bend on Park Avenue. 621 Lexington Avenue $398,000 ● A dog was struck and killed near the end of our driveway. 99 Marian Lane $190,000 ● A neighbor was backing out of her driveway, and saw a car Who to contact: speeding around the bend toward her. She panicked and backed into Managing Editor: 104 Miami Avenue $564,000 the sign at the edge of our yard. Chandi Findley @ 576-0595 505 Miami Avenue $665,000 ● Last spring my son, then a fourth grader, was again almost struck address: 427 Terrace Place 601 Miami Avenue $380,000 by a car at the same sharp turn on Park Avenue while on the sidewalk. T.P. 45174 602 Miami Avenue $1,165,000 The car went so far off the road on this occasion that it had to back out of Business Manager / 714 Miami Avenue $255,000 Mr. Proctor’s yard before speeding off down Park Avenue. Advertisements: 722 Miami Avenue $519,000 At the bend, Park Avenue simply is not wide enough for 2 vehicles to Gerri Kennedy @ 831-2388 811 Miami Avenue $320,000 pass at 25 miles an hour. Especially considering the many oversized Distribution Coordinator / 902 Miami Avenue $1,300,000 vehicles that residents drive in Terrace Park. Regardless of the debat- Extra copies 99 Michigan Drive $440,000 able amount of cut-through traffic on our street, the fact is that those who Leslie Jones @ 831-2643 102 Michigan Drive $425,000 DO cut through tend to be in a hurry. Many friends who have been visit- Calendar: 108 Michigan Drive $197,000 ing in my yard have witnessed as cars come flying down our street well in Roseann Hayes @ 248-2619 600 Myrtle Avenue $311,250 excess of the speed limit. We can attempt to keep a short leash on our Layout: Amy Dillman children and help them cross the road, keep them from chasing balls, Sports Editor: Lon Stirsman 611 Myrtle Avenue $320,000 and so on. However, in these many cases, adults and children are not Reporters: Bren Fries, 810 Myrtle Avenue $329,800 even safe while working or playing in yards, or while walking/riding bikes Sherry Holcomb, Susan 815 Myrtle Avenue $333,500 on the sidewalks. Every weekday morning and afternoon there is a vir- 818 Myrtle Avenue $310,000 tual parade of little people as the kids of Cornell, Park, and Western, as House 315 New Street $710,000 well as the many children who live on or across Wooster Pike, walk or Proofreader: Betsy Porst 218 Oxford Avenue $480,000 ride bikes on their way to and from school down the sidewalks of Park Photographers: and Western. We have been fortunate so far that most of the events that Terry Sexmith, 307 Oxford Avenue $700,000 I have described have been near misses. These are just my family’s Ellie Pohlman 729 Park Avenue $785,000 stories. Many other residents have similar stories. Again, I want to thank Typist: Lynette Overbey 731 Park Avenue $780,000 council for taking action on this issue which has had many residents 734 Park Avenue (lot) $320,000 concerned for over 10 years. Where to send: 801 Princeton Drive $310,000 Village Views P. O. Box 212 912 Princeton Drive $730,000 Shannon DeCamp Terrace Park, OH 45174 105 Red Bird Lane $199,500 715 Park Avenue Articles are accepted in any 111 Robinwood Drive $196,000 form. If possible the staff pre- 306 Stanton Avenue $300,000 fers to receive contributions 404 Stanton Avenue $400,000 on disk. Save articles on disk 801 Stanton Avenue $225,000 as Microsoft WORD files. 211 Terrace Place $340,000 Please put your name and 110 Wagon Road $412,000 date on disk. Photographs will 417 Washington Avenue $175,000 not be returned. The deadline 136 Windingbrook Lane $252,000 is Friday, March 11 at 9 p.m. 113 Wrenwood Lane $205,000 115 Wrenwood Lane $264,000 117 Wrenwood Lane $257,500 Advertisements for Village 133 Wrenwood Lane $197,000 Views may be placed in a va- 138 Wrenwood Lane $430,000 riety of sizes. A business card 143 Wrenwood Lane $256,000 size (2x4) is only $24 per 504 Yale Avenue $355,000 month. A classified ad is $5 to 616 Yale Avenue $672,500 Village residents only. Pay- 618 Yale Avenue $724,500 ment must accompany ad. 701 Yale Avenue $550,000 Call Business Manager Gerri 710 Yale Avenue $274,000 Kennedy @ 831-2388 for aditional rates. Village Views Home sales totaled $26,970,850 (62 transactions) in 2004. The average welcomes your business. price of a home was $435,014. (In 2003 there were 54 transactions total- ing $24,725,950. The average home price was $457,888.)

March deadline : Thed March deadline for Village Views is March 11th. All cam- era-ready ads and articles must be submitted by 9 p.m. All advertisements go to Gerri Kennedy at 152 Wrenwood. All articles go to Chandi Findley 427 Terrace Place or call 576- 0595 to e-mail an article. Over 50 Years Family Service to the Community 821-6777 401 W. Wyoming Ave. Chris A. Rugh, Owner Village Views welcomes read- Cincinnati, OH 45215 Res. 248-1091 ers to submit their ideas for articles: promotions, awards, school activities, engage- ments, weddings, births... things you think people would like to know and read about. David L. Fritz, D.D.S. Family Dentistry Leaving the Village Subscriptions are available for $18.50 per year. To subscribe call Gerri Kennedy @831- 614 Wooster Pike Telephone 2388. Terrace Park, Ohio 45174 (513) 831-1331

- 2- Village Calendar 2005 February 24 Mariemont Foundation Meeting, 7:15 p.m. in 9 Kindervelt #76 Meeting, 7 p.m. For location the MJHS Library and more information, contact Rhea Greene at 248-9969. 28 Mariemont Booster Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 14 AARP Luncheon, Noon at SEM Laurels. Pro- March gram: Mr. William Patterson presents Down Memory 1 TPE PTO Meeting, 9:30 a.m. in School Cafeteria Lane Ð The 1940s. For reservations, call Betty Smith at 831-5434. 1 TP Garden Club Meeting, Noon at the Com- munity Building. Program: Step Into Your Garden 15 Mariemont Board of Education Meeting, 7:15 Ð A Mosaic Workshop. For more information, con- p.m. at MHS. Public welcome. tact Ogle Annett at 248-1453. 16 MJHS PTO Meeting, 8:45 a.m. 3 TPE Kindergarten Registration, 7 p.m. 19 Kindervelt #76 Easter Egg Hunt, 11 a.m.Ð1 6 TP Historical Society, 4 p.m. at the Commu- p.m. on the Village Green. Rain Date: Sunday, 3/ nity Building. Come to learn more about Miami 20. For more information, contact Ann Gibson at Since being diagnosed, Hadley George and her family have learned Grove, a TP residential area that once existed at 248-9636. the day to day skills necessary to live with diabetes. Fellow Terrace the current site of our very own Nature Center. Park residents, Dan Neal and John Cascella, will race to raise aware- Everyone welcome! For more information, contact 21 Mariemont Booster Meeting, 7:30 p.m. ness and support for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation John Rockaway at 965-8660. because they “recognize the terrible daily struggles that the littlest 24 Spring Vacation begins at end of day for all ones in our community face day in and day out.” 8 TP Village Council, 7:30 p.m. at the Commu- Mariemont District students nity Building Now imagine that you are only 27 Easter Imagine 6 years old. You have just stepped 9 MHS PTO Meeting, 8:45 a.m. into the difficult, confusing, and of- Please call Roseann Hayes @ 248-2619 with calendar information Imagine your life from a dif- ten terrifying world of a young child ferent perspective. The perspec- with diabetes. tive is from that of a individual liv- This scenario is a reality for 13 million have been diagnosed the two members of Team Silver purpose,” the teammates ex- ing with a disease. Step outside many families in our community. with diabetes, unfortunately, 5.2 Streak Racing as they seek to raise pressed. Because of these senti- of your comfort zone for the next The children and parents who have million people (or nearly one-third) awareness and support for the Ju- ments, the team was compelled few minutes and imagine what it to deal with juvenile diabetes know are unaware that they even have venile Diabetes Research Founda- to support Juvenile Diabetes Re- might be like to discover that you all to well just how tough it is. Day the disease. tion. Dan and John will be hitting the search, and raised approximately have this disease and then to in and day out they have to cope There is, of course, hope that road for the second year in a row seven thousand dollars last year come to terms with it. Though with the challenges of managing one day a cure for diabetes will be as they participate in the 2005 run- through corporate and individual compressed in time, it may go diabetes. Even sending their dia- found. Although there are many or- ning of One Lap of America. Last contributions. The two hope to something like this. betic children to school becomes ganizations dedicated to diabetes year, the pair drove in the famous double that amount this year as Unexpectedly you have just a challenge. Who will help check research, one in particular stands event which took them on a non- they sacrifice a week of sleep, gone from feeling perfectly fine to blood sugar levels or give a needed out and deserves to be mentioned. stop, 6500 mile journey across the decent meals, creature comforts, completely exhausted and barely injection? Who there understands Founded by parents of children with US and back in only a week. Along and a set of perfectly good tires able to move. You do not know why, the subtleties of the disease and juvenile diabetes, the Juvenile Dia- the way, they raced at eight of the to raise local awareness about but you feel extremely hungry, its effects on learning? Who will betes Research Foundation (JDRF) country’s most famous race tracks this insidious disease. thirsty, and irritable. You may be- look out for the trouble signs? Who has always focused on a single and participated in almost twenty You can help support Team come confused and disoriented. For will be there to help? It does not goal—accelerating research timed racing events, all virtually Silver Streak Racing by con- no apparent reason, you find that end there either. For the parents progress to cure diabetes and its without any sleep! tributing to their efforts indi- you need to visit the restroom quite of diabetic children, there is no complications. To that end, their re- “We love to race and want to vidually or by becoming a often, or you experience sudden such thing as an anniversary week- search management process is help; it’s that simple,” said Dan sponsor of the team. Please weight loss or a temporary loss of end away. Just try and find a sitter unique—they are organized as a Neal who formed the team in visit RacingWithAPurpose.com vision. Perhaps, on one particular that understands diabetes, let diabetes cure enterprise. They take 2002. “We recognize the terrible for more information on the event, day, you start to feel bad and you alone one who is willing to give informed risks, continuously moni- daily struggles that the littlest the team, the disease, and the might eventually lapse into a coma. your child injections! tor the global diabetes research ones in our community face day purpose. You may also call Dan at Having survived, you wake to the Perhaps you have heard about landscape, and make research in- in and day out,” said teammate 235-4624 or John at 265-9468 to realization that your life, and the life diabetes but don’t exactly know vestments strategically, to ensure John Cascella. “We want to do discuss the event and how you of everyone around you, has sud- what it is. Diabetes is a disease in that resources are effectively di- what we love to do and do it for a can help. denly and dramatically changed. which the body has trouble regu- rected to research with the great- You have been diagnosed with a lating its blood sugar levels. There est impact leading to a cure as soon serious disease. are two major types of diabetes: as possible. You are now required to fol- type 1 and type 2. Type 1, also Their unwavering dedication low a strict daily regimen that in- called Juvenile Diabetes or Insu- has led them to spend more money volves closely monitoring your lin-Dependent diabetes, is a disor- for diabetes research than any body’s blood chemistry. You may der of the body’s immune system— other charitable organization— have to check it up to six or seven that is, its system for protecting it- more than $800 million since their times within a 24 hour period. You self from viruses, bacteria or any founding in 1970, including over have to change your diet and “foreign” substances. $85 million in 2004 alone. More closely watch virtually everything People with type 1 diabetes than 80 percent of JDRF’s expen- you eat and see how it affects you. must take insulin in order to stay ditures directly support research And that’s not all. You must care- alive. This means undergoing and research-related education. In fully plan ahead for all trips, mak- multiple injections daily, or hav- 2004, JDRF funded 500 centers, ing sure that you will have the nec- ing insulin delivered through an grants, and fellowships in 19 coun- essary medicine and supplies. insulin pump. tries. In addition, their advocacy Unfortunately you can not get a More than 1.3 million Ameri- has spurred government, espe- flu shot, it’s too risky with your dis- cans have type 1 diabetes. Each cially the National Institute of ease. As you take on all of these year 13,000 children are diag- Health, to increase its investment day in and day out challenges, you nosed with Insulin-Dependent in diabetes research to unprec- may experience anger, sadness, diabetes…that’s 35 children edented levels. and even depression. This dis- each day. Doing their part to see that the ease goes everywhere with you. There are 18.2 million people dream of a cure becomes a reality You just want to feel better, but you in the United States, or 6.3% of the is a team of two Terrace Park resi- are on a roller coaster ride. Some population, who have diabetes dents, Dan Neal and John Cascella. days you’re up, some days you’re (type 1 or 2). While an estimated In April it’s “on the road again” for down. There simply isn’t anywhere or anytime that you can let your guard down. Dealing with this is so hard. A lot of things are still unknown to you and it’s definitely better that way, for now. There are numerous complications associated with this particular disease. Complications affecting your eyes, feet, teeth, kid- neys, heart, and nerves. You do not know it yet but this disease has shortened your life by almost fifteen years. You will never outgrow this disease and there is no known cure. The disease is often referred to as, “the silent killer,” because it works from the inside out. It’s sneaky and affects your entire body and even your mind.

- 3 - Neighbor to Neighbor

Brosch and Deepe named to Deans’ lists Terrace Park Kindervelt Chapter #76 Sarah Brosch earned a spot in Easter Egg Hunt the “Highly Distinguished” category One of Terrace Park’s favorite community events is just around the for faculty honors for achieving a 3.9 corner! Help us welcome Spring the TP way by celebrating with of a possible 4.0 during the fall se- the Easter Bunny, and enjoying family, friends, food and fun! mester at the College of Charles- ton in South Carolina. Sarah is ma- Kindervelt Easter Egg Hunt joring in Athletic Training with a mi- Saturday, March 19, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. nor in Exercise Science. Terrace Park Village Green Erin Deepe was named to the Dean’s List at Ashland University for Egg Hunt Pre-Registration Form earning a grade point average greater than 3.5 of a possible 4.0 Name ______during the fall semester. Deepe is majoring in Fashion Merchandise. Phone ______

# of Children ______@ $6 per child = $ ______

Kindergarten Registration Egg Hunt Age Groups: 0-2 yrs.; 3-4 yrs.; 5-6 yrs.; 7-8 yrs. Parent Information Night Dana Rolander deals black jack to Dee Walter and Janet Mor- Event and game tickets (circle one) - (10 for $5) (20 for $10) Parents of children entering gan at the Second Annual TPRC Monte Carlo Night held Janu- (30 for $15) (40 for $20) kindergarten for the 2005/2006 ary 29 at St. Thomas. The event was once again successful in school year are invited to attend the Make checks payable to Kindervelt #76. raising significant funds for Terrace Park recreational sports. Mail to Ann Gibson, 807 Poplar Ave., Terrace Park Registration/Parent Information Night on Thursday, March 3 at 7 For additional information on registration, event tickets, p.m. in the library of Terrace Park volunteering, or sponsorship, please phone Elementary. School representatives Terrace Park residents Ann Gibson at 248-9636 or Julie Koehler at 248-4080. will be available at this time to dis- Rain Date: Sunday, March 20 cuss the kindergarten curriculum and answer any questions you may raise $25K for Kindervelt! have. Registration packets will be available mid-February from the In an unprecedented bout of mately $25,000, all of which will go Stepping Stones seeking area preschools and in the office of generosity and community engage- directly to CCHMC. the elementary school. Please bring ment, the Terrace Park Kindervelt Kindervelt would like to thank be provided. Volunteers are required the completed registration packet Chapter #76 raised more money in our generous sponsors and other volunteers to submit Ohio Child Care Licensing with you to the Registration/Parent a single event than before in its his- donors for this year’s event: Stepping Stones Center in In- forms with a Volunteer Application Information Night, or return the tory of fundraising, maintaining TP’s SYSCO, Pro-Copy, Bassett and dian Hill is now offering a unique op- and References prior to being ap- packet to the office by April 29, Kindervelt chapter status as the Platte Design Build Group, Fletcher portunity for members of a church proved for a volunteer position. 2005. Keep in mind that children second largest fundraising Homes, Latitudes Café in Milford, group, university class, sorority or The mission of Stepping registering for kindergarten must be Kindervelt chapter in the Greater Ogle Annett, Amy Minor, Jack social club to volunteer with pre- Stones Center, a United Way 5 years of age on or before Sep- Cincinnati area. Brown, Attorney, Corporate Print- school age children Monday funded agency, is to provide oppor- tember 30, 2005. Approximately 120 Terrace ing, Architects Plus, Lawnscapers, through Friday. Ten or more individu- tunities for children and adults with This night is for adults only. Park residents danced and partied Michaelson Homes, United Dairy als are needed to volunteer two disabilities which increase indepen- For more information, please the night away on February 12 at Farmers, Jane Yancey, Architect, days per month for approximately dence and promote inclusion within contact Beverley Cooke at the Ter- St. Thomas Episcopal Church to Colliers, Turley, Martin and Tucker, six hours each day. our community. race Park Elementary school office celebrate the fundraising efforts of Vivian Garrison Krueger Insurance, Children enrolled in the pre- Founded by volunteers in at 272-7700. our Kindervelt chapter, which raises Bzak Design Group, FMH Consult- school program at Stepping Stones 1963, Stepping Stones Center is money to benefit Cincinnati ing, The UPS Store in Mariemont, typically receive a diagnosis of a keenly aware of how important vol- Children’s Hospital Medical Center. Digestive Health Network, physical, mental or sensory disabil- unteers are to our ability to provide Anderson Senior Center Merchants and individuals Lundeberg Chiropractic, and an ity. The preschool program is successful programs. Stepping from the Greater Cincinnati area anonymous donor. inclusionary, so there are also a few stones Center is grateful for the Volunteers needed gave generously to help with the Our next project is the Easter ‘typical’ children enrolled. Volunteers more than 1,000 individuals includ- Volunteers for Anderson Town- fundraising. More than $7,000 worth Egg hunt, scheduled for March 19. will work closely with staff and assist ing teenagers and older adults who ship, California, Mt. Washington, of donated items were auctioned Everyone enjoys this popular com- in planned activities, mealtimes, annually give their time and talents Newtown and Terrace Park areas and raffled, while local merchants munity event, as the Easter Bunny toileting, etc. It is also the responsi- to Stepping Stone Center. are needed for the Meals-On- and individuals also donated spon- hops onto the scene, kicking off the bility of program volunteers to help For more information, please Wheels program. Won’t you be a sorship monies. This community egg hunt, and a community carni- carry out goals and objectives for contact Sarah Bosley at Stepping part of our volunteer team and help generosity through sponsorships val complete with games and face each child using daily developmen- Stones Center 831-4660, exten- care for the homebound in your and auction donations helped the painting, a bake sale, and pony tally appropriate activities. Training will sion 10. community by delivering meals? TP Kindervelt chapter raise approxi- rides. We hope to see you there! Volunteers make a difference… in the lives of the older adults who receive meals… in the lives of our grandmother and grandfather, our mother and father, our sister and brother, our aunt and uncle, our cousins, our children. They brighten the lives of the needy and the lonely with a cheery smile, a hug, and a warm handshake. Won’t you volunteer? It only takes about an hour of your time if you volunteer once a week. If you know of someone who would like to volunteer or if you would like to volunteer, call Sarah Mellish, Coordinator of Volunteer Services at 474-3100 or visit our website at www.lifesphere.org.

Need a Babysitter? ● Sarah Swart, 17 years old ● Student at Live Oaks in the Early Childhood Education Program that includes first aid training and CPR ● Loves to care for infants and young children ● 5 years experience babysitting ● Cell phone: 205-7200 ● Home phone: 248-2055 ● Available Friday and Saturday evenings

- 4 - continued from front page ago. This is the all-volunteer group import from Virginia, his wife Dorothy that brings us baseball, soccer, soft- was born here. Rixey pitched for the Police report Which is our favorite ice cream? ball, basketball, lacrosse and “Sum- Reds from 1921 to 1933. According to the experts at mer Fun” programs for our kids. It United Dairy Farmers, vanilla wins also means that all participants Did the Boy Scouts build our log Identity theft was reported by homeowner on Marietta. The door- the popularity contest. It’s not be- should follow the organization’s cabin? a resident who received a letter bell rang but when the resident re- cause we’re plain folks. The motto of “Play Safe, Play Fair, Be a No, they didn’t. It may look like from Sam’s Club informing her of sponded no one was there. A sub- scoopers at UDF report a lot of mix- Team Player and Have Fun.” some sort of pioneer outpost, but approval of a credit application she stance with a foul odor had been ing, blending and topping going on. our landmark log cabin (on Elm and had not initiated. A business ac- sprayed on the storm door. No dam- Who keeps us safe? Douglas) was built in 1936 to be count using her name and social age resulted as the material could What about schools? A dedicated police department, used by the early Boy Scout troop. security number as well as her fa- be washed away. Terrace Park had its own little a volunteer fire department and a The construction took place during ther-in-law’s address had been On Wooster Pike a speeding red schoolhouse built in about 1840 volunteer life squad serve the village. the great depression years when opened and charges up to $10,000 violation resulted in the arrest of a adjacent to the present school. Over Twenty-four hour police protection Works Progress Administration established on it. Credit bureaus village resident. The driver was the years the school grew and was first established in 1964 and (WPA) workers were given civic were notified and, to date, the vic- cited for DUI and speeding. His moved around until the present Elm today includes six officers and an projects to complete. The cabin was tim has not been billed. vehicle was towed and he was Avenue site was deeded to the city auxiliary unit. The fire department designated a “village recreation fa- Suspected prowlers were ob- driven home. in 1873. A high school was estab- began operation in 1944 with a cility” to meet regulations and the served by a homeowner at the Police received a report of jew- lished Ð the only one in the area Ð pump, some hose and other govern- work was done by a WPA crew. The property behind hers. A second elry missing from a box in a in 1886. Pressure from the state to ment issued equipment mounted on cabin was enlarged in 1983. story window accessible only from resident’s upstairs bedroom. The consolidate caused major debate a used pick-up truck. Two years later the roof was open and what ap- victim of the apparent theft had no- as to whether Terrace Park would the first commercially-built fire truck When did we get a Village Green? peared to be flashlight beams were ticed that the items were gone sev- join Indian Hill or Mariemont. In arrived to modernize the The Garden Club was estab- seen inside the house. Upon inves- eral weeks after an electrician had 1957 everything changed when Ter- department’s fire fighting ability. The lished in 1921 and nine years later tigating the officer dispatched replaced an upstairs switch but, race Park became part of the life squad formed in 1964 in re- took on the project of developing the found a teenage occupant and thinking nothing could be done, Mariemont school district. The cur- sponse to some tragic deaths. To- Village Green. The city bought the friends who claimed they were had not made the report immedi- rent elementary school was built in day trained volunteers continue to pieces of property where the green playing hide and seek. The parents ately. Investigation is underway. 1913 (see if you can spot it on the provide round-the-clock response to stands for $11,000. Today the Gar- were not home, however police Other matters to which officers building) with additions added in emergencies in the village. den Club continues to support civic called the mother. She asked the responded included: later years. There are currently 23 beautification projects throughout officer to order her son to remain ● a deer struck on Wooster teachers educating 319 students in Who was our biggest sports the village. at home and requested that his Pike near New Street grades K through 6. Drive by the hero? companions be returned to their ● an automobile accident that school on Elm Avenue when the There may be differences of When did the circus come to respective homes. occurred on Miami Avenue when sun is out and discover nearly 319 opinion here, but recognition cer- town? A 30 mm military round was someone backing out of a driveway bicycles parked out front! tainly goes to Terrace Park’s Eppa John F. Robinson bought a found in the attic by the new owner struck a passing car. Both vehicles Rixey who was inducted into home and brought his circus to of an empty house on Wooster Pike. sustained moderate damage Who knows what TPRC means? baseball’s Hall of Fame in 1963. spend winters in Terrace Park Police contacted the Hamilton ● a domestic violence inci- The acronym stands for the Rixey was a left-handed pitcher for around 1888. At its peak it was the County Bomb Squad whose per- dent Terrace Park Recreation Commit- the Cincinnati Reds who lived on biggest circus in the country and had sonnel retrieved the round and ● an assist to Newtown po- tee, Inc., founded nearly 37 years Miami Avenue. Though Rixey was an a noticeable presence in the village transported it to the firing range lice with a domestic violence inci- when the animals and performers where it was destroyed. dent in that community weren’t traveling. Numerous stories, Police responded to a No fire runs were reported. both recollections and newspaper neighbor’s concern for an elderly The EMS unit had four runs: accounts, recall the more than 30 resident on Princeton Avenue. one on Floral, one on Rugby and years that Robinson’s circus stayed Vandalism was reported by a two on Stanton. in Terrace Park. Robinson himself is listed as one of the “founding fathers” of the village. He was said to be “big, portly and profane,” which makes it Next deadline March 11 all the more interesting that he was responsible for building the St. Tho- mas parish a church in Terrace Park. It is reported that Robinson financed the construction by charging $5 a person to witness the marriage of a couple in one of his lion cages.

How can I find out more? If you find yourself wanting to dig up more information about our village, you can find the Rawnsley text on the Historical Society website. You can also visit www.terracepark.com and www.villageofterracepark.org.

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- 5 - Two New Eagle Scouts join

and clearing a path and building the community steps down to a pond. The pond area was very over- Cory Grever Scribe Troop 286 grown with poison ivy and briars, Eagle Scout is one of the most vation of the site and research de- making it inaccessible to groups of honorary awards available to earn. termined the “M” was more than 40 children. Randall’s group spent a To become an Eagle Scout requires years old. Phase two began with day clearing out a path to the pond dedication, commitment and a lot Brandon’s family, grandfather from and constructing a slope on which of time. The Eagle Scout award is Niles, Ohio included, helped dig out they could build steps. The steps the highest rank in the Boy Scouts. the area where the pavers were to took another day to construct and To earn the Eagle Scout rank a Boy be laid. The pavers took almost 10 secure. The hay wagon was built on Scout must fulfill requirements in hours on both Saturday and Sun- an existing chassis and Randall the areas of leadership, service, day with seven people working on based his design upon another and outdoor skills. Only four percent the project each day. After the pav- wagon owned by the farm. It took of all Boy Scouts receive the Eagle ers were laid, fresh mulch was two long days to build and quite a Scout rank. It is also one of the best placed around the statue and hos- lot of lumber and hardware. The activities to have on your résumé tas were planted in the bed. Finally, dimensions on the deck of the for college. Troop 286 is proud to benches were placed on the sides wagon are 8’X14'. The farm uses count two new Eagle Scouts in their of the pavers creating a beautiful the wagon to transport feed for the ranks. Brandon Gulick, son of Rich area for contemplation. animals. The project totaled 190 and Carol Gulick of Milford, and Brandon stated that although hours of work between seven guys Randall Williams, son of Clare and this was essentially the end of his and Randall’s parents. 21 of those Larry Williams of Terrace Park, de- scouting career, as he knew it, he hours were simply planning: phone serve a huge round of applause for also hopes to stay involved with the calls, drawing up plans, meeting their great, contribution to their com- troop. “Boy Scouts is one of the with district officials, coordinating munity and all they have done for greatest organizations that I have work days, purchasing materials, Boy Scout Troop 286. ever been a part of and I hope to and so forth. have my future children become Randall attends Mariemont involved,” said Brandon. High School where he is a se- Brandon attends Milford High nior. He was recently selected as School where he is an honor stu- a National Merit Finalist. Randall dent and plans to attend the Uni- started his scouting career here versity of Dayton on a scholarship in Terrace Park as a Cub Scout where he will study Biology. He in second grade. His brother wants to eventually become an as- Scott has also achieved Eagle tronaut. Scout ranking. Also during the month of January there was a skiing trip to Perfect North Slopes and Vil- lage Councilman Stefan Olson came to the log cabin one meeting to talk to the Boy Scouts about Citizenship in the Commu- nity as part of a major badge necessary for progressing to the rank of Eagle Scout. Photo: Cory Grever Lastly don’t forget the last Brandon Gulick minute order for the annual and only Boy Scout fundraiser, THE Brandon’s Eagle Scout project MULCH SALE. You should have involved the renovation of a statue been contacted by now by a scout area on the property of the or have had an order form left in Anathanaeum of Mt. St. Mary, a lo- your door. Please call the mulch cal Monastery in Mt. Washington. HOTLINE- 831-0728. If you re- Father Smith recommended Bran- ceive your mulch on a skid, don talk to the head Photo: Cory Grever please return your skid to the log groundskeeper who suggested Randall Williams cabin or the scouts are charged renovating an area containing an $10 per skid. old statue of Mary. The project was Randall Williams did his to include general landscaping and project for Long Branch Farm, the addition of pavers to the site. which is a working farm operated After project approval, Brandon, his and owned by the Cincinnati Nature brother and father surveyed the site Center. It is primarily used for sum- JAMES R. BELL discovering rocks in the ground. mer camps and school field trips. Attorney At Law These rocks, when mapped out, re- The project itself consisted of two vealed the shape of an “M.” Exca- parts: building a hay wagon 271-6554 Your Full-Service Graphics, Printing, and Mailing Center Estate Administration Great print materials get you noticed! 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- 6 - CCDS recognized for cur- Terrace Park Historical Society Membership Form

Family name______1st name(s)______riculum innovation beginning of an infectious teenage Street______movement. More than 200 students The National Association of In- environment serves as the founda- have participated in the project from City______dependent Schools (www.nais.org) tion for this multi-school collabora- coast to coast. Life-long friendships State & Zip______has recognized Cincinnati Country tion. Cincinnati Country Day School have been formed between stu- Day School as a Leading Edge Pro- hosts a project website (http:// dents who otherwise would never Phone#(s)______gram for the FOCUS Project. “FO- focus.countryday.net/) with galler- have met. Educators and students E-mail______(if you have one) CUS: An American Teenage Vision” ies, press media and discussion cri- are collaborating on a book project is an annual project that challenges tique. Video conferencing provides showcasing FOCUS work, outlining Dues/donations to Carol B. Cole, 725 Wooster Pike, Terrace Park student photographers at seven a personal interface between part- lesson plans, and offering commen- OH 45174 public and private schools from New ner schools. This year, the zenith of tary from the project mentors. In ad- York to California to document teen- the project was a student-curated dition, a traveling exhibition of stu- Membership: Individual $15/yr., Couple/Family $25/yr., age identity in the 21st century. exhibition at Cincinnati’s Contempo- dent works is planned. Business/Corporate $50/yr., Life $1000 Pat Bassett, Head of NAIS rary Art Center. One FOCUS student calls the wrote: “It is my great pleasure to Students bridge the gap of project “a movement to liberate New or renewal. Amount $______Check #______inform you that your school’s ap- geography, culture, identity and students and their work.” By in- Our year begins January 1st when dues shoul be paid. plication for Leading Edge Program class to cut through to the core of volving public and private schools recognition has been deemed as shared experience. Guided by that are socially, ethnically, and With your membership you will receive our Newsletter, The Tracker, the exemplary submission for Cur- documentary photographers and culturally diverse, FOCUS helps 4 times a year. It will be your notification of meeting times and riculum Innovation in the division project mentors Mary Ellen Mark, students break down societal bar- topics. for medium-sized school: Con- Wendy Walsh and Josh Withers, riers and create a single voice gratulations! In reading over the the FOCUS students investigate through images If you have specific ideas of how you may be able to help us, summary from the application, I themes of intimacy, self identity, CCDS will be honored during please tell us by writing your suggestions below. We are always was struck by the level of commit- alienation, and emergence and the Opening Ceremony at the NAIS looking for volunteers (to do interviews, index Village Views, re- ment and the effectiveness of the document the reality of life as they Annual Conference this month, search homes & families, do data entry, transcribe oral histories, commitment, both testaments to perceive it. The CCDS faculty lead- where they will receive the award. etc). If you belong to a family who has lived in Terrace Park for a the quality of the school.” ers of FOCUS are Carole Lichty- Terrace Park students currently long time please let us know and if possible give us some genea- The FOCUS project reflects the Smith, Chair of Upper School Arts, involved in the project include Heidi logical material as it applies to Terrace Park. culture of Cincinnati Country Day Kelly Hammond, US Humanities Yokel, Elyse Rowe, Megan Hunt School, which is dedicated to the and Technology, and Anna and Eddie Mancera. arts, technology, diversity, student- Binkley, Technology Coordinator. centeredness, and the sense of lo- Two years of FOCUS work- cal and global community member- shops, online critiques, publica- Health District conducting community ship. The school’s technology-rich tions, and an exhibition are just the health assessment Things you can find Take an active role in the health process. You can participate in one is an important step in improving the of your community. Participate in of two ways: health of your community. The the Hamilton County General 1.Community focus group - Health District wants to hear from Health District’s Community Health Focus groups consisting of 12-15 you. Please call (513) 946-7808 for at Terracepark.com Assessment. people will be held throughout more information. The Health District is conduct- Hamilton County and will provide an Have you visited the Terrace mation about the garden club, New- ing a Community Health Assess- opportunity to share opinions about Park website lately. If not, you might comers, AARP, Swim and Tennis ment to help identify health prob- public health issues in your commu- be surprised at the resources avail- club, EMS, Woman’s Club, lems and issues from your nity. You must be at least 18 years able on line. Check out what the Water quality Kindervelt, Recreation Committee, community’s perspective. 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- 7 - Terrace Park Sports TPRC changing of the guard www.tprc.net

In January Matt Nickum’s hold the basic fundamental of the 700 feet of water line they had to term as President of the Terrace forefathers who created TPRC run in order to bring fresh water Park Recreation Committee and Drackett Field that all chil- for kids to drink from as they (TPRC) ended, bringing to a close dren of Terrace Park have an played on the field. more than seven years on the equal chance to play a sport” that Taking over as President of TPRC Ð five of those as Baseball kept him so involved in TPRC for TPRC is Rick Mileham who also commissioner and two as Presi- so long. To that end, there have has a long and varied history with dent. Matt’s association with the been many significant TPRC ac- the TPRC. His involvement goes TPRC has been long and varied. complishments under Matt’s lead- back to when he played rec sports Since the mid-nineties, not only ership. They include the revamp- growing up in Terrace Park. In fact was Matt a commissioner and ing of the outdated bylaws of the he was playing baseball at President, he also helped coach committee, the creation and Drackett Field the day it was dedi- and assistant coach both baseball maintenance of the TPRC cated! He has also coached for and basketball. In his early days website, the creation of the Monte both the basketball program and he even managed the dunk tank Carlo fundraising event and the the new Mariemont Youth Football Front row Ð Katie Buechel, Emily Taylor, Hillary Purcell, Erin Purcell at the Labor Day fund raiser on the renovation of Drackett Field and program. Back row Ð Coach Arrington, Coach Buechel, Claire Whitaker, Eliza- Village Green! the road leading to Drackett Field. Coming on board as presi- beth Arrington, Louise Myatt, Brooke Parker, Coach Taylor It was Matt’s desire to “up- Matt is especially proud of the dent, Rick’s biggest goals are to keep the tradition of rec sports in Terrace Park going strong and to Sixth grade champs! explore the idea of a community- wide rec program with Mariemont The sixth grade girl’s team and Sycamore with their impen- and Fairfax Ð a model that had coached by Ford Taylor, Joe etrable defense and great pass- been very successful for LaCrosse. Buechel and Jeff Arrington won ing. Many of the team members As incoming and outgoing their division in the annual have played together for years, TPRC presidents, both Rick and Mariemont Holiday Classic bas- some since second grade. This Matt exemplify the passionate ketball tournament in January. team is currently undefeated (7- volunteerism that makes Terrace They conquered teams from Ma- 0) in the Metro Basketball Asso- Park such a special place for fami- deira, Mariemont, New Richmond, ciation League. lies to live. Time to sign up for Mariemont Youth Football The Mariemont Youth Foot- Children in the Mariemont ball Association (MYF) will have School District who live in the com- sign-ups for returning and new munities of Fairfax, Mariemont, Wil- players and cheerleaders for the liams Meadow and Terrace Park are upcoming season on Saturday eligible. MYF participates in the Please contact morning, February 26 from 9 a.m. Clermont County Youth Football Lon Stirsman if you to noon. The sign-ups will be held League and will have a 10-game have an idea for a at the Mariemont Community schedule this season. The partici- sports related article. Church Parish Center. MYF has pation fee is $75 for football and $15 Email: [email protected] separate teams for five age for cheerleading. Protective equip- groups: the 5 and 6; the 7 and 8; ment is provided by MYF. Please the 9; the 10; and the 11 and 12 contact Dan Utt (831-5229) with year old divisions. questions. Your all-volunteer Terrace Park Fire Department has some openings and is accepting new recruits. All training and equipment is paid for by the Village and we drill twice per month. Come to our next drill and see for yourself. This is a great opportunity for you to learn while you contribute to your Village. Contact Captain Jack Gambetta at 248-9400.

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